Passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on July 20, 2017, after a brief bout with cancer.Survived by wife of 38 years, Patty; sons, John, Michael, Daniel; brothers, Dean (Joy), David; sister, Cindy (Steve) Janiksela. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday, July 26 at THE CHURCH OF ST. AGNES, 548 Lafond Ave., St. Paul. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Visitation 4-7 PM Tuesday at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-ROSEVILLE, 2130 N. Dale St @ Cty Rd B.